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554 GTM

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,406 mi
Last recorded229,406 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration554 GTM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 229,406 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 222,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 217,097 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 217,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 217,051 miles

Underbopdy covers fitted as standard restricting view to testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2019 214,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable n/s inner joint out of line but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 208,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 201,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 195,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions to low to be measured

Pass 30 May 2015 190,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 188,492 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 188,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 185,700 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 185,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 159,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 129,546 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 129,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 104,615 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 104,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 80,811 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 80,811 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2008 57,649 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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554 GTM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 554 GTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 554 GTM registered?

554 GTM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is 554 GTM safe to buy?

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